ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001987
The Army requests, through a court remand from the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, reconsideration of an earlier Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) request for correction of the applicant's military records to remove the DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) for the period 1 December 2003 to 22 June 2004, removal of nonreferral documents pertaining to the 2005 and 2006 unit vacancy promotion boards, removal of nonselect documentation for the 2007 and 2008 Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001988
The separation authority noted the MEB referred the applicant's case to the PEB; however, he determined the applicant's medical condition was not a direct or substantial contributing cause of his misconduct and the administrative separation was appropriate. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel from active duty. _____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001991
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 August 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110001991 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. In a letter from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service Retired and Annuity Pay, dated 20 April 2011, the applicant was informed they could not process his SBP request because he had not elected coverage for his spouse within one year of the marriage. The member may elect not to participate (with their spouses concurrence, if required), but the election must be made...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001994
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his correct date of birth. Records show the applicant's YOB was recorded in his official military service record as "1934" and at the time of his separation processing the applicant signed his DD Form 214 acknowledging the information reflected as being correct to the best of his knowledge. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001996
The applicant requests correction of his record to show his award of the Master Parachutist Badge with one bronze service star and the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation (ROKPUC). His record shows he was given assault landing credit for the Kimpo Peninsula Campaign from 30 September to 2 October 1950 and he was credited with a combat jump during the airborne invasion of Munsan-ni from 23 - 27 March 1951. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001997
BOARD DATE: 6 September 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110001997 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant enlisted in the USAR on 20 September 2007 for a period of 6 years. His Selected Reserve Incentive Program USAR Prior-Service Enlistment Bonus Addendum shows he enlisted for 6 years with less than 16 years of service and for a $15,000.00 bonus.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002002
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 August 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110002002 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence to show he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Accordingly, his punishment was not disproportionate to the offenses for which he was convicted and he failed to show sufficient evidence or reasons to warrant an upgrade of his discharge based on clemency.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002003
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 September 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110002003 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show his name appeared on a "scroll" approved and signed by the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) and that he executed a DA Form 71 (Oath of Office) for appointment into the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group (Reinforcement) on 31 May 2007. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002005
The applicant requests payment of Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP) for the period 16 March 2007 through 9 April 2008. Soldiers who volunteer to remain on active duty beyond the 24 month [730 days] mobilization authorized under the involuntary provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12302 and to serve under the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12301(d) on an extended tour up to 12 additional months or to be reassigned to another unit upon completion of 12 months BOG in Iraq,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002010
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, and Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device. The available records show he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and that he participated in two campaigns while serving in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002011
The applicant requests the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) and Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The evidence of record confirms the applicant was awarded the AGCM for his qualifying period of honorable service from 10 May 1960 to 9 May 1963, and this award was announced in official orders. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002012
The applicant contends that the FSM's records should be corrected to show she is entitled to an RCSBP annuity effective on 19 November 1998, the FSM's date of death. When the FSM completed his DD Form 1883 in 1992, he elected to participate in the RCSBP for spouse and children coverage based on his full retired pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing that the applicant made a request for an RCSBP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002014
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) as well as all awards for which he is eligible. Permanent Orders 144-13 issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Air Defense Center and Fort Bliss, Fort Bliss, TX, dated 20 October 1981, announced award of the ARCOM for his meritorious service during the period 24 September 1979 to 30 November 1981. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002015
The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) on 22 June 1971, at age 17, for 3 years, in pay grade E-1. The separation authority could direct a general discharge if such a discharge was merited by the Soldier's overall record. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002016
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for wounds sustained as a result of hostile action. While the applicant was an infantryman assigned to an infantry unit in Vietnam, there is no evidence to show he served in active ground combat. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002017
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he completed military police (MP) one-station unit training (OSUT) (basic combat training and advanced individual training) and he was awarded or authorized the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM), Army Service Ribbon (ASR), and Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle and Pistol Bars. The applicant's military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002020
Evidence of record shows the applicant served in Vietnam from 2 February 1968 to 1 February 1970. Although it was not until March 1972 that Change Number 15 to Army Regulation 635-5 authorized an entry on the DD Form 214 to indicate Indochina and Korea service on or after 5 August 1964, there is no harm in adding his Vietnam service during the period 2 February 1968 to 1 February 1970 at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002021
BOARD DATE: 11 August 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110002021 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he completed his Selective Reserve obligation of 6 months and he is not subject to recoupment of the Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (PSEB). Although the applicant claims the signature on these documents were forged, there is no evidence of record to corroborate this claim.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002023
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). The applicant states: a. she was awarded 4 years and 21 days of constructive credit on her appointment memorandum; however, only 21 days was applied adjusting her DOR to 7 July 2008 instead of 7 July 2004. b. this is an error and it has direct consequences on her rank and eligibility for future promotions. The entry grade of captain on 28 July 2008 with 4 years and 21 days of constructive credit adjusts the DOR of captain to 7 July...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002024
However, his official records contain a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 13 March 1996, wherein the applicant requested separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Separations), paragraph 16-5. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) states, in pertinent part, that in item 18 of the DD Form 214 for enlisted Soldiers with more than one enlistment period during the time covered by this DD Form 214, enter Immediate Reenlistments this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002026
A DD Form 214 will be prepared for selected categories of military personnel including Reserve Component Soldiers completing 90 days or more of continuous active duty for training, Full-Time National Guard Duty, active duty for special work, temporary tours of active duty, or Active Guard Reserve service. He was issued a DD Form 214 for this period of active duty. However, the evidence of record indicates that all of his active duty service was active duty for training.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002030
He further states that he had a profile and had the right to be processed under the Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and his chain of command denied him that right. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) provides that the mere presence of an impairment does not, of itself, justify a finding of unfitness because of physical disability. Therefore, based on the available evidence, he was not entitled to or eligible for processing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002034
The applicant states: a. item 13 of his DD Form 214 should reflect his award of the Indonesia Scuba Divers Badge; b. item 14 of his DD Form 214 should reflect his completion of the Special Forces Underwater Operations Course in 1979; and c. he is filing a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) claim and the VA has requested correction of his DD Form 214 to show this information. The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 * a U.S. Army Institute for Military Assistance Diploma, dated 9 November...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002041
While the sincerity of the applicant's claim that he was wounded in Vietnam and he should have been awarded the Purple Heart is not in doubt, he failed to show sufficient evidence through the evidence submitted with his application and the evidence of record that he was, in fact, wounded/injured as a result of enemy action and that treatment for his wound was made a matter of official record. In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show to the satisfaction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002049
The commander's recommendation was approved by the appropriate authority who directed issuance of a general discharge for alcohol rehabilitation failure. The code of RE-1 is assigned to individuals who complete an initial term of active service and who were fully qualified to reenlist when last separated. He was declared a rehabilitation failure because he failed to keep his appointments, had poor participation (attending only 12 out of 33 scheduled appointments), and did not attend...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002050
The applicant provides his DD Form 214. Given there was no block available on the DD Form 214 in effect at the time of the applicants separation for the HOR entry and since it is now an authorized entry, it would be appropriate and serve the interest of justice to add the entry Home of Record - Waupaca, Wisconsin to block 18 of the applicants DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002058
The record shows the applicant accrued 1,586 days of time lost during two separate periods of being absent without leave (AWOL) between 10 August 1970 and 11 January 1975. The applicant's discharge was approved, and on 13 January 1975, he was discharged under the provisions of PP 4313 with an undesirable discharge. Under this program, eligible enlisted deserters were offered the opportunity to request an undesirable discharge for the good of the service if they agreed to perform alternate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002059
He was honorably released from active duty on 7 October 2005 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 4, by reason of completion of required active service. Item 26 (Separation Code) of the DD Form 214 he was issued for this period of service shows he was assigned code LBK for an involuntary release from active duty or transfer by reason of completion of required active service. However, the SPD/RE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002062
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show his full name as "Rxxxxx Jxxxx Wxxxxx" instead of "R----- J. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002073
There is no evidence of record which shows he served in Korea during the period 27 June 1950 to 27 July 1954. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant's unit served in direct support of operations in Korea. There is no evidence of record and the applicant has provided no evidence which shows he served a period of qualifying service in Korea or that while serving in Okinawa he served in direct support of operations in Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002077
The applicant requests, in effect, her military records be corrected to show she terminated her Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) coverage for a natural interest person (NIP) on 7 August 1997. A letter, dated 12 December 2008, from DFAS states: a. on 15 August 1985, she elected NIP coverage under the RCSBP for her daughter. Option B and C participants do not make a new SBP election at age 60.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002083
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The Desert Shield/Storm Data Base does not show the applicant served in Southwest Asia. Absent evidence confirming the period of the applicants actual service in SWA, or that shows he was regularly assigned or serving in a unit participating in ground or shore operations in SWA, or that he completed 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days of service in SWA in a TDY status, the regulatory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002084
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. Orders show the applicant was awarded the BSM for meritorious service in the Republic of Vietnam from 27 August 1968 to 8 August 1969. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002085
He provides the following: * WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) * letter from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) * Congressional correspondence * excerpts from Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) * self-authored statement CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant has not provided any evidence to show he should be awarded the CIB. _____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002091
He states he did not receive the Combat Medical Badge because he departed Vietnam unexpectedly on emergency leave in late June 1969. The applicant's military personnel record does not contain any orders or other evidence showing he was recommended for or awarded the Combat Medical Badge. However, there are no orders or any other Army records that show the applicant was awarded the Combat Medical Badge, or that he was recommended for the badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002093
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 September 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110002093 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Prior to 1 October 1979, a DD Form 214 was issued every time an enlisted Soldier reenlisted. When the applicant was retired, the date entered active duty this period would by necessity be the day following the period of service for which he was already issued a DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002095
The applicant requests: a. removal of the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 12 February 2009, from his official military personnel file (OMPF); b. restoration of his rank and pay grade; and c. monetary reimbursement of the forfeiture of pay imposed on 12 February 2009. It states that application for removal of a DA Form 2627 from a Soldier's OMPF based on an error or injustice will be made to the Army Board for Correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002096
SO Number 289, dated 15 October 1968 shows he was serving in the grade of MSG/E-8 with a Date of Rank (DOR) of 1 January 1968 at the time he was laterally appointed to the grade of 1SG/E-8 effective 18 October 1968. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), in effect at the time, stated to enter the grade taken from item 11 of the DA Form 2339 or the grade at the time of retirement on the DD Form 214. Army Regulation 635-200, currently in effect, states there is no minimum time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002097
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 August 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110002097 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed to Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. Item 9 (Awards, Decorations & Campaigns) of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows he was awarded the: * Army Service Ribbon *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002099
The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States, he served a period of 2 years, and he was honorably released using the date of birth currently recorded in his military records and on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 20 April 1966 to 19 April 1968; b. deleting from Item 24 of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002102
The applicant states he wants to know if his unit was awarded a Combat Infantryman Badge. He was issued a DD Form 214 for the period of service from 7 August 1962 to 29 June 1965. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 24 of his DD Form 214 with an effective date of 29 April 1971 to include the: * Army Commendation Medal * Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) * Vietnam Service Medal with 1 silver...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002103
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests to change the spelling of the applicant's name from "Michael W____ G____" to "Michelle R____ G____" on the DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and all other service documents. _____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002105
The applicant provides a: * Printout of his service record * DA Form 5074-R (Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit (Health Services Officers)) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His appointment memorandum, dated 7 January 2010, shows his entry grade as CPT and that he was awarded 7 years of CSC. Based on paragraph 3-2 of Army Regulation 135-101 (Appointment of Reserve Commissioned Officers for Assignment to Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Branches), the minimum CSC to be appointed as a CPT...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002106
The applicant requests his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicants military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 16 January 1980, was awarded the military occupational specialty (MOS) of medical specialist, was promoted to pay grade E-4, and was honorably released from active duty at the expiration of his term of service on 17 December 1982. The applicant was a sergeant who tested positive for cocaine.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002108
The applicant requests the following awards be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 20 February 1968: * two additional Purple Hearts * Air Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal * campaign stars for his Vietnam Service Medal * Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) with Oak Leaf Cluster 2. Item 24 (Decorations, Medal, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002109
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record confirms the applicant entered active duty from civilian life at Dallas, Texas, and that her HOR at the time was Tyler, Texas, as evidenced by the DD Form 4 documenting her initial enlistment on 1 July 1975. The 1975 DD Form 4 also confirms the applicants HOR was in Tyler, Texas, and subsequent DD Forms 4 prepared for her 1978 reenlistment in the RA and 1988 enlistment in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002114
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his date of birth as 24 November 1932. His record contains a Standard Form 180 (Request Pertaining to Military Records), dated 21 February 1990, wherein he indicated his date of birth as 22 November 1932 and authenticated the document with his signature. Unfortunately, the evidence of record shows his date of birth consistently appeared as 22 November 1932 on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002115
His records contain several personnel, medical, finance, and other service-related documents, including a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), DA Form 873 (Certificate of Clearance and/or Security Determination), letters of appreciation, award and promotion orders, reassignment orders, request for retirement, and multiple DD Forms 214 that show the same last name as that shown on his enlistment and reenlistment records. The evidence of record shows upon his enlistment and his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002117
On 21 May 1976, the Federal Bureau of Investigation issued a statement in which an official stated the records of the U.S. Consulate in Mexico indicated on 27 February 1976, the applicant signed an Oath of Renunciation of Nationality of the United States on 20 February 1968. However, his record contains a duly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 23 November 1976 under the provisions of section III, chapter 15, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002118
Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) based on his completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service from 8 December 1967 through 21 September 1969 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal...